U2TOURFANS Major Announcement
U2TOURFANS - We are in the process of an annual fundraiser that impacts our 2011 budget Many questions have been fielded over the last few days. Also we have some great news to let you all know about.
In order for our 360 social media experience to continue we have an annual fundraiser to help offset the costs of keeping us on-line and up to date. All the funds are used to support the development, purchases and other items that are needed to keep this project flowing. Right now you can find us on all of the following social media sites. Your support helps our team keep everything current.
Starting on January 1st we will remove all advertising but two companies. Itunes, and JimmyJane - We will no longer have any advertising. This is decision was based on your feedback. The advertising that was on our site was part of the income used to keep the project operational along with our annual fundraiser. We have chosen to remove all the advertising and come to you as supporters to ask that you consider a donation to our site.
We believe in the end this will be better for the project and you the fan. We will not be limited to our advertising companies as to what and how we say what’s on our minds. Freedom to express.
The North American tour will have a road crew that will be out to each show to provide you a total experience for those that can not attend. We plan to hold meet and greets, ticket give away, swag give a ways and much more. Our team will need to have food, gas, and a place to stay while out on the road. This is the first time we will have one team go from show to show across America. If your company is interested in sponsoring this project we can give you all the details and provide you the creative concept behind the trip. Our promotion team will insure that your sponsorship returns a visibility for your company.
Now the big news. We have a set a tickets to give away to the North American city of your choice. Yes a pair of tickets will be given away to someone that makes a donation. All you have to do is make a donation and your name and email address will be captured and we will select one person from all of the donations collected. Sorry you can not exchange the tickets for cash or any other part of the leg. No backstage passes are included. ( Don’t ask)
We have a fundraising goal of $2,000.00. Our goal along with a national sponsor will insure that we can contiue to operate for the next year.
FAQ’s
- Is my donation tax deductible?
- Sorry it is not
- What does my donation cover?
- Operational Budget to help fund our projects
- Why should we donate
- Our site is free - We operate and provide current news, videos and photos. We do not get support from any other company or persons. ( Well our Editor in Chief as been kind)
- How can I sponsor the whole site.
- contact us and we will review your request
- Tickets, where are they
- Your tickets will be based on your city choice. We can not provide you with a location until we know what city you have chosen.
- Fundraising will that happen again during the year ?
- We would like to have a one time fundraiser. However if you choose to make a donation any time during the year we are glad to receive it.
- Our email address and information what do you do with it
- Nothing - We do not sell it - Nor do we market to it - This is strickely for your donation and if you get the tickets.
You can scan and make a donation via our fundraiser partner.
Will.i.am teams up with U2
Will.i.am, the American singer cum producer confirms the news that he has teamed up with the legendary rock band U2 to producer their next album. The hip hop star who himself has sold 28 million copies worldwide is quite excited about the new project and foresees this opportunity as a new milestone in his career.U2 and Will.i.am played some of their underproduction songs in front of the gorgeous actor George Clooney and beautiful Cindy Crawford at the Bono’s house and according to Will they were much impressed with the work they have done so far. The under working tile of their upcoming album is “Songs of Ascent” and it will be the 13th U2 studio album.
U2 will resume their 360° Tour from Johannesburg, South African on Feb 13, 2011 and will continue touring countries including Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. The overwhelmed demand of U2 in Argentina and Brazil forced the band to add more new dates for these 2 countries. U2 will end its 360° Tour on July 26, 2011 with a performance at the Heinz Field, Pittsburg.
U2 band also known for its long time charity contribution was at the Sydney’s Opera House on Tuesday for the launch of World AIDS day where U2 front man Bono requested the public to keep the AIDS awareness campaign alive. The lead singer has become very much concerned and feels it’s the time to take serious action as nearly 6,000 people in Ireland, his homeland are effected with the HIV/AIDS virus. Buy cheap U2 tickets online to enjoy their shows live in your city!
"Spider-Man" loses lead actress
Natalie Mendoza, a lead actress in the troubled Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” reportedly has left the production.
Mendoza, who suffered a concussion last month during the show’s first preview performance, played the villain Arachne in the musical, which was scored by U2’s Bono and the Edge. The actress’ departure hasn’t been officially announced, but the New York Times reports that the details of her exit are being finalized.
During the preview performance, Mendoza was hit by a rope carrying production equipment backstage. She last performed on Dec. 20, and producers have since said that she has been on vocal rest, with understudy America Olivo filling in. During the Dec. 20 performance, cast member Christopher Tierney reporedly sustained broken ribs and internal bleeding when he fell from a platform.
At $65 million, “Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark,” is the most expensive Broadway production ever undertaken. It currently is scheduled to open Feb. 7.
The show has proved to be a technical challenge, with extravagant pyrotechnics, and cast members — hoisted by cables — flying over the audience at high speeds. There have been other injuries during previews and rehearsals related to the aerial elements — one actor broke both wrists, another broke both feet.
On The Road with U2
Starting this January 2011 we will feature a new segement that will change the way you view U2 Fan sites forever. For the North American tour we have a special treat for U2 fans. Memphis Mullen’s will become a household name for U2 fans around the world. North America watch out Memphis is coming to your town soon. -
Seasons Greetings
Blackwell Not a U2 Fan
Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, has admitted he was not a fan of U2 when he first saw them live in a London pub.
The label boss was reminiscing in a wide-ranging interview with US radio network NPR’s show ‘Weekend Edition’ on Saturday Blackwell said: “I didn’t love the music. It was a little rinky-dink, but I believed in them.”
Thankfully for the Irish group, Blackwell followed with his instinct and signed them, sticking with them through some lean times until they secured global fame. Nowadays, though, the industry veteran mourns the loss of identity for today’s labels.
“I don’t know what record labels there are now that mean what they used to be to me when I was a fan,” he said. “For example, Blue Note Records was a guarantee of quality. They signed great musicians, and they recorded them absolutely brilliantly. That can happen when you’re independent. When it’s a major company, they can’t do that in the same way. It’s changed really a great deal, because also people don’t even see a label.”
For new artists, Blackwell advises they show patience and own rights to their music. “They can sell their music; they can market themselves on the Web. Takes a long time, because it’s sort of going bit by bit, but they can promote their concerts and they can gather email addresses or Facebook pages … and grow like that,” he said. “They don’t need to give that up to a record label, which happened in the old days.”
U2TOURFANS Collecting Donations
U2TOURFANS annual fundraiser is underway. Every year we come back around to let you know that we pride ourselves on providing the total U2 experience which includes access to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and of course on website.
Our team of dedicated workers combined with the support of some amazing people help fund this project. We are fully aware of the tuff times around the world and ask that you consider a small donation to help us keep our experience going.
We fund tickets, photo gear, video gear, severs, as well as maintain the site with your donations. We are totally non profit. Our 2011 plans include a trip across america by car, a view from the rear view, which some lucky fans may have a chance to win tickets to the North America Leg. All of this again is possible from our support team.
If your company is looking to for a way to sponsor us we have a great program for you too.
Thanks for considering us. We wish you a blessed and happy season.